7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in the U.S. this year
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 10:12 PM EDT / CBS/AP
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America in fiscal year 2026, according to earnings filings from the convenience chain published last week.
Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japan-based parent of the convenience chain, noted that these closures "include the conversion to wholesale fuel stores." Financial documents show that 7-Eleven Inc. has steadily opened new wholesale fuel stores in North America over recent years, which accounted for more than 900 locations as of December 2025.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on why it is shuttering the stores. 7-Eleven has closed hundreds of "underperforming" convenience stores in recent years, citing pressures such as slowing sales, less foot traffic and inflationary pressures.
According to the company's website, there are over 86,000 7-Eleven stores across 19 countries today. 7-Eleven Inc., the brand's North American operator based in Texas, oversees more than 13,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada.